Live Event Painting by Artist Janet Howard-Fatta
$2,800 starting price
Janet Howard-Fatta
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Based in Warwick, NY, Live Event Painting by Janet Howard-Fatta is a unique service dedicated to rendering wedding events into timeless masterpieces. Experience every element of your special day in a splendid blend of acrylic and oil-based paints. With each stroke, Janet will capture every time of day, gesture, and emotion in one timeless composition destined to become a family heirloom.
Oil painting since 12 years old, Janet is an accomplished artist who treats each creative piece as sensory exploration. A celebrator of people and relationships, Janet loves to turn meaningful moments into visual poetry. Creating works of art inspired by love is her true passion. Light, color, and authentic human emotion inform Janet’s unique style, combining to create dynamic paintings that stay true to the event she is touched to witness.
A self-confessed people person, Janet loves to interact with guests as they watch her work. Janet will add a touch of entertainment to her services, welcoming questions and soaking up the general feel of the festivities. As your celebrations progress, the composition will transform and evolve to reflect the nuances unique to your wedding event. Each commissioned piece can include up to 14 identifiable guests as well as the option for suggested background figures. Janet can also curate a custom painting based on your chosen wedding photograph or video. Every painting is created and delivered on a pre-stretched canvas layered with a removable varnish to protect it for years to come. With styles and sizes to fit your budget and four to eight hours of touch-ups included, you can be sure your wedding day remains a valuable work of art you will cherish forever.
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Janet Howard-Fatta
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I am passionately dedicated to creating works of art that will be keepsakes for you and your family. You can trust I take special care to details that you want in your work of art. I have a BFA from Pratt Institute. and started oil painting at the age 12. My experience as an awarding winning landscape and figurative artist has lead me to event painting . When I painted a friend's backyard party a couple of years ago I realized I had a business- a service of documenting celebrations and gatherings. I am always touched by the timelessness of love at family gatherings across all cultures.
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5.0
out of 5.0133 reviews
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Janet, the live wedding painter, is highly praised for her exceptional talent and professionalism in capturing special moments during weddings. Reviewers commend her for creating personalized, detailed, and sentimental artwork that beautifully immortalizes significant events from the wedding day. Guests were intrigued by her live painting process, and many expressed admiration for the lifelike and vibrant colors she uses in her artwork, which evoked the joy and love of the wedding day. Overall, Janet's work is described as breathtaking, unique, and a cherished keepsake for couples, making her a highly recommended choice for live wedding painting services.Review photos
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Kayla M
5.0
2/04/2025
Janets painting may have been the highlight of the night & something my guests are still speaking about almost 2 months post wedding! If you are contemplating having a live painter at your wedding I highly suggest Janet! She is beyond talented, insightful, & helpful when it comes to bringing your vision to life. We were able to include my in laws who unfortunately have passed along with our fur baby who passed as well, something no one else can truly do seamlessly. This painting is an item from our wedding that we will truly treasure forever. We cannot wait to see it in person!
Laurel C
5.0
1/03/2025
Such an amazing and talented artist!! We used Janet for our wedding to capture and create a piece of art live at our wedding in a unique way. She is very professional and has great communication to have an understanding of exactly what you’re looking for from her artwork. She gives you options of canvas sizing, what scene you’d love for her to paint and any important people she must include. She was able to paint my father into the picture who passed away a year before my wedding, which was so special and meaningful to me. We highly recommend using Janet for your wedding day. Our picture is hanging in our living room and is such a special reminder of that day. Thank you Janet!!
Vendor response 01/03/2025
Thank you Laurel! Thank you for sharing your experience in working with me. I love your pa...
inting - what an elegant dip - and surrounded by family and nature. So beautiful. Than you for having me there. I love the pictures you included too. Best wishes for a lifetime of love!
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Amanda H
5.0
1/02/2025
Janet is such an incredibly talented artist and captured our special first dance moment beautifully! Words cannot describe how in awe we are of our painting. Janet was such a delight to work with and was very thorough about her whole process. Guests were so delighted to see her painting during the wedding! And now we have a gorgeous canvas on our home's wall, a piece of artwork that's special and unique to us. Get a wedding painter for your special day, specifically hire Janet!!! She'll make your magical day even more magical! We can't thank her enough!
Gabrielle H
5.0
1/01/2025
One of our favorite parts of our wedding day was Janet and the moment that she brought to life for us in our painting. Janet arrived early and immediately begin setting the scene for our painting. She worked seamlessly throughout the entire night, and even took our painting home at the end of the night to perfect it. Our guests were mesmerized by her work, as were we. It was so fun to walk by Janet as she was working and see the moment of our first dance coming to life in her work. Her attention to detail is amazing — you can actually see our facial features in the painting. We are huge Disney fans, and she even put a few hidden mickeys in our painting. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone who is considering a live wedding painter. We can’t say enough good things about her and her work, and can’t wait to hang our painting in our home.
Laura I
5.0
12/31/2024
We are absolutely thrilled with the incredible live painting that Janet created for our wedding! From the very beginning, her communication was exceptional. She made sure to understand our vision and what we wanted, ensuring that every detail was perfect.
When Janet began painting live at our wedding, she immediately became the center of attention. The way she captured the essence of the moment, blending colors beautifully and bringing our special day to life on canvas, was nothing short of amazing. Her use of color was so vibrant and emotive—it truly reflected the joy, love, and energy of the entire day. Guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the painting was, and it became such a unique and captivating conversation piece throughout the evening.
We couldn’t be more grateful for the stunning artwork Janet created—it’s a timeless reminder of our wedding day. We wholeheartedly recommend Janet to anyone looking for an unforgettable and meaningful addition to their celebration. Her talent, professionalism, and warmth made her an absolute joy to work with. Thank you, Janet, for making our wedding day even more memorable!
Cassandra A
5.0
12/30/2024
My husband and I worked with Janet for our September 2024 wedding, and we had such an amazing experience working with her. Janet's painting was the talk of the night from all of our guests! Janet was able to capture our ceremony dip kiss and all of our loved ones all in one painting. Janet paid such careful attention to detail and made such a beautiful tribute to my husbands mother. We are truly grateful for her work, kindness and professionalism throughout the entire wedding process. We will treasure this keepsake forever! If you're considering a live painter, Janet is the one!
Stephanie F
5.0
12/08/2024
Janet was wonderful to work with!
I had been saving Janet's information for years so when I got engaged, I knew I needed to reach out to her! Luckily for us she was available. Before our wedding we filled out a survey and spoke to her on the phone about our vision for our painting. She delivered our vision and more! Our painting is now a focal point in our home. Our painting was of our first dance and it perfectly captures the love and joy in the room. Our guests also loved watching Janet paint throughout our reception. Could not recommend Janet enough!!
Vendor response 12/08/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your review on The Knot! I truly appreciat...
e it, and I’m thrilled to hear that you love the painting. It means the world to me to have been a part of your special day.
Hannah K
5.0
12/06/2024
Janet is AMAZING. Before our wedding she sent us a questionnaire that helped her understand what we wanted, along with an extremely detailed plan of her process even down to the outfit she was going to wear. I love logistics so this was super helpful. Our guests raved about how she was so engaging and entertaining to watch. Moving on to the painting itself… WOW! She captured the moment beautifully to a T!! She does an impressionist style but if you tell her you want certain people detailed, she does it, and even still everyone else is recognizable. Before she shipped the final version she sent an HD photo of the painting and we had 2 small edit requests and she was super accommodative. Then, the painting arrived within 3 days. I am blown away by the quality of work and her high level of attention to detail. Ever since I was younger I always knew I wanted a live painter; photos are sentimental but there’s something about a painting that is just so special. We can’t thank or recommend Janet enough, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Vendor response 12/06/2024
Hannah, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review that describes your exp...
erience working with me and the finished product. This is so helpful for other couples and for insight for me. Wishing you both all the BESt. Thank you again : ) Janet
Lori B
5.0
12/05/2024
Janet was absolutely amazing on our wedding day, and produced the MOST BEAUTIFUL piece we now have in our living room forever. She also was just so kind and enjoyable to work with, and even took our painting back with her for some final touch ups. Our guests could not stop talking about how incredible her painting was and loved watching it evolve. Of all the keepsakes of your wedding day, a painting by Janet is the absolute best.
Vendor response 12/06/2024
I LOVE your painting SO MUCH. It was just such a magical scene. Thank you so much for havi...
ng me! It was an incredible night... and I wish you both continued joy, beauty, prosperity and harmony!!!! Thank you for this amazing review.
Emily W
5.0
11/25/2024
Our live wedding painting exceeded all our expectations—it was absolutely stunning and perfectly captured the essence of our special day. Janet’s incredible talent and helpful guidance made the experience seamless and unforgettable. The painting now hangs proudly in our living room, where we admire it daily. It’s not just a work of art but a treasured memory from our wedding that we will cherish forever!
Vendor response 11/25/2024
Thank you so much Emily for the opportunity to create this for you both. You were such a ...
pleasure to work. it means the world to me that you treasure the painting. Wishing you continue love and harmony. Thank you.
Elise R
5.0
10/07/2024
Janet was incredible to work with from start to finish. She is so kind, and it is evident how important her art is to her. And that is exactly what her paintings are, ART! Our live wedding painting came out incredible. I have never seen something like this before. My husband and I are beyond pleased. It looks just like us! Our guests were so impressed with her work, watching her start to finish. If you’re on the fence about hiring a live painter, do it, it’s the BEST decision we made for our wedding. We will cherish this forever.
Lisa S
5.0
8/15/2024
We loved working with Janet!! She is so talented and so kind! I had wanted a wedding painter for the longest time, and this was the first thing I looked into when we got engaged (even before looking for a venue!). When it was time to book her, I had a pretty specific vision of what I was looking for, and even after our initial phone call, I could tell that Janet had the same vision in her head. A few weeks before the wedding, she sent us a questionnaire to pinpoint every detail, from the pose we wanted to the feelings we wanted to capture. It was so exciting to see her on the wedding day, painting what we knew would be something amazing. Even though I wanted to wait until it was finished to see it, we received so many compliments all night about how fun it was to watch the progression of the painting. We were blown away to see the final product - it looked just like us (and our dog!), and it really captured the love and happiness we were feeling. This painting is just beautiful, and we will treasure it forever! I truly hope to see Janet again at another wedding so that I can see the process this time! I am so grateful that we found her, and I cannot recommend her enough!
Vendor response 08/17/2024
Thank you Lisa, for this wonderful review! You were a pleasure to work with, I'm so glad o...
ur visions matched and it was such a beautiful day. Thank you for all. Wishing you so much continued luck and love. xo
Julia M
5.0
8/12/2024
We had an amazing experience working with Janet for our live wedding painting. She was so responsive and accommodating. She is very easy to work with and was so wonderful through the whole experience. All of our guests were amazed and we love the final painting!
Vendor response 08/12/2024
Dear Julia, Thank you for this wonderful review. You have been a pleasure to work with. Wi...
shing you the best of love, prosperity and beauty in your married life!
Kaitlyn K
5.0
7/11/2024
There are a lot of live event painters out there these days but Janet is the most realistic that we found. We were incredibly impressed with how well we could identify our friends and family in the background and our guests commented on how much the painting looked like us! She really embodied the essence of the vibe we asked for and listened to us. Could not recommend more!
Paige L
5.0
5/29/2024
After deciding that we wanted to invest in a live painter for our wedding and figuring out what our preferences were, we knew Janet was our #1 choice. After looking through her instagram and website, we were so impressed with the quality of her work and knew her style was exactly what we were looking for. We were so thrilled when we reached out and she responded quickly to say she was available for our date. We had an intro phone call to meet each other and stayed in touch up until the wedding today to discuss the vision we had for our painting as well as confirm the service and get any questions answered. Janet was so genuine, warm, and enthusiastic throughout the whole process. We knew we were in good hands. She showed up on the day on time and ready to get started early. We chose the "end of the night" option and received an absolutely perfect, life-like portrait of us as a couple in the reception hall of our venue. Janet took the time to include all of the small details and touches about the scene (especially the detailing on the dress), which makes the painting extra special. We can't thank Janet enough for her professionalism, kindness, and effort. Strongly recommend this amazing artist and beautiful human being!
Vendor response 05/29/2024
Thank you Paige for this wonderful review. You were such a pleasure to work with. I hope t...
he painting always brings you back to remember all the joy and beauty from your special day.
Sadie U
5.0
5/07/2024
Janet was incredible! Our wedding was small and simple but everyone was drawn to her & the painting. The painting is beautiful and my husband & I love it so much. It’s such a special piece for us.
Vendor response 05/29/2024
I love your painting so much. The simplicity of your wedding made the painting so grand! I...
don't know how that makes sense, but it does to me. Thank you so much for having me there, it was such an honor to witness and create. Many blessings to you both. and Thank you for this wonderful review.
Lindsey P
5.0
4/15/2024
My husband and I got married on July 1st 2023. Before our wedding, I was looking into hiring a live event painter. We met Janet at our friend's wedding, and this is where we fell in love with her work! I had done a lot of research, and Janet's work was my favorite by far! This is why I hired her to paint for us even though she was not available on our wedding day. I am so grateful that she was willing to paint for us based on photos we sent her. I know this was no easy task, but Janet took on the challenge and exceeded our expectations!!! Janet is so kind and easy to work with. She listened carefully to our vision, and she brought it to life. We are absolutely obsessed with every aspect of our painting. Janet captured everything we wanted. She painted me and my husband, both sets of parents, and our siblings. We were so amazed at all the details in the painting, and we loved the colors!! Janet is so talented at what she does, and anyone considering hiring a painter should look no further. She puts her heart into her paintings, and she goes above and beyond to make her clients happy!!! Thank you Janet for capturing such a special moment that we shared on our special day❤️
christina P
5.0
1/30/2024
Janet is so amazingly talented and her paintings out of this world!!! She is friendly, kind, and is as excited for your big day as you are. It was really neat to see the live painting come together throughout the night and was great entertainment for everyone. Janet captured our day so well and is soooo good at what she does. It is the best feeling to have something so special that will last our lifetime and I could not thank her enough.
Vendor response 01/30/2024
It’s true! I am so excited for each and every wedding! You both inspired me so much with y...
our faith in me and curiosity and enthusiasm for the painting. It was such a pleasure to be there with you and your friends and family! Thank you for this amazing review!
Tiffany F
5.0
1/16/2024
Wow, so much to say about Janet and the painting she has created. I had two paintings, 1 of my husband and I, and the larger photo of our immediate family which included our two cats and my grandparents were are no longer with us. Absolutely breathtaking. The final product was everything and more. Janet responds immediately and provided so much support. The paintings were received and were wrapped and packaged so incredibly well. As soon as I received them , they both were hung in our home. Thank you Janet, such sentimental pieces and I am so grateful !
Vendor response 01/16/2024
Thank you so much for this outstanding review, I appreciate you, your time, your beauty, ...
and your grace. It was truly a pleasure working with you and creating this for you both!
Tiffany F
5.0
1/16/2024
Wow, so much to say about Janet and the painting she has created. I had two paintings, 1 of my husband and I, and the larger photo of our immediate family which included our two cats and my grandparents who are no longer with us. Absolutely breathtaking. The final product was everything and more. Janet responds immediately and provided so much support. The paintings were received and were wrapped and packaged so incredibly well. As soon as I received them , they both were hung in our home. Thank you Janet, such sentimental pieces and I am so grateful !
Serina A
5.0
12/31/2023
My name is Serina Amato, my husband and I got married last June at the most beautiful wedding venue! We reached out to Janet a year earlier to see if she was available to join us at our wedding and paint a timeless portrait of the best night of our lives! It is timeless and unbelievably beautiful. She matched each person face to outfit to a T! Everyone still talks about how amazing her work truly is. I am so glad we decided to have Janet paint us at our wedding and we have this painting now hung up on our wall to cherish forever. I highly recommend using Janet Howard-Fatta to paint all of your future weddings!
Vendor response 01/16/2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I'll always remember painting your wedding. I...
t was like painting inside a jewelrybox. You are such a beautiful bride and it was so much fun painting for you and your family. Thank you!
Rebecca H
5.0
12/21/2023
As soon as I got engaged, Janet was the first vendor that I booked. She had painted my best friends wedding in 2019, and I knew since then I would have her paint my wedding as well! She was so pleasant and responsive to work with. She really cares about her paintings and it shows! She was so lovely the day of the wedding, everyone was impressed and loved watching the painting come to life as the night progressed. The final product is gorgeous, everything we could've hoped for and more. I am so happy to hang this in my home forever! A beautiful memory.
Vendor response 12/22/2023
Thank you Rebecca for sharing this, and for touching on so many of the details about your ...
experience with working with me. I am so delighted with the painting and it was a pleasure working with you and Greg!
Congratulations, and thank you.
Valentina R
5.0
12/12/2023
It was so special to have Janet painting our wedding. She so kind, intuitive, and professional. We were thrilled not only with the final product but with how much our guests enjoyed her presence and talent.
Vendor response 01/16/2024
Thank you so much! I It was such a pleasure to be there. I love your painting - color, com...
position, line, rythym... Thank you for having me.
Jazmine R
5.0
12/05/2023
We were so excited when Janet agreed to come and paint our wedding and she did not disappoint. She captured our first dance, and painted the feelings of the moment in our painting with our family members surrounding. We really enjoyed that Janet interacted with our guests and the final piece at the end of the night took our breath away. Absolute perfection. Janet is truly talented and a MUST HAVE for your wedding day.
Vendor response 12/05/2023
Thank you so much Jazmine! You and Ryan are so wonderful together. It was such a pleasure ...
to be there for you both. I am so glad I said yes!!!! I love the painting and the opportunity to meet people like you both and your guests. I loved the whole experience.
christopher c
5.0
12/04/2023
Amazing and very talented the painting exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended and all the guests loved watching the masterpiece come to life at my wedding.
Vendor response 12/05/2023
Thank you so much! You, your wife and the painting! All stunning. Thank you for having me....
I loved being there.
Jessica D
5.0
9/25/2023
Janet painted a beautiful portrait of our first kiss at Seacliff Manor. It was one of the most special highlights of our wedding day. Our guests enjoyed watching her create the portrait throughout the evening. Such a special memory we will have for a lifetime. Please give her the opportunity to work with you, you can't imagine the magical memory she will create. Simply can't thank her enough for this beautiful work of art. DAndrea/Loeb wedding
Vendor response 09/28/2023
Thank you so much Jessica! What a pleasure the whole experience was! Working with you, you...
r guests, and I love the painting! Thank you for having me!
Stephanie C
5.0
8/10/2023
Janet was absolutely incredible! Hands down, one of my favorite vendors to work with. She had great communication leading up to our wedding. She provided a thorough questionnaire which allowed us to really explain our vision and all of the details we wanted to include in our event painting. She completely nailed it and brought our vision to life! Janet has amazing talent and her skills are evidently shown in her work. Worth every penny!!
Amy C
5.0
4/24/2023
We hired Janet as a live painter for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we could have made! The painting she created was above and beyond my expectations. Janet was even able to add in a family member who who is no longer with us, which really elevated the sentimental value to an already special keepsake. After the wedding, numerous guests told us how awesome it was to see the painting come to life. People were in awe. Janet was also interactive and friendly with guests and other vendors. She made sure our needs were met both before and after the wedding! Hire Janet for your next event, you won't regret it!
Vendor response 04/24/2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. You and Steve are such a beautiful and kind c...
ouple. This was such a pleasure to create this for you both. I absolutely love this painting! Thank you so much for having me as part of your special day and for taking the time to write this review!
Carolyn L
5.0
3/15/2023
Hiring Janet was the best decision we made. Out of all the vendors you hire for your big day, aside from photography - there is nothing else you can take back and keep forever... except this!! Not only does it hit the "wow" factor for your guests, but it also is live entertainment during your event and it is a unique snapshot in time that you can keep forever. Every guest could not stop talking about the live painting, and couldn't believe how spot-on everyone was represented in the painting.
Janet herself is so delightful to work with and talk to - I feel like I could talk with her forever. She is so incredibly talented, and we feel so honored to have an original work by her. She truly captured the essence and love of our first dance, and even represented those we love the most celebrating us in the background. She even added in people who could not physically be there with us - grandparents who have since passed, and even our fur-baby Arnie! She even brought the painting back home to add some final touch-ups since we had a lot of people in our painting. It was an amazing experience, and I am already hoping to get another custom piece from her in the future. If you're on the fence, JUST HIRE HER ALREADY!
Vendor response 03/23/2023
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for this amazing review!! Thank you for taking to heart s...
o many of the things that I do make it extra special. Thank you for showing your gratitude in so many ways. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude to work with clients like you! You inspire me! Thank you. I'm wishing you and Marc lots of love and joy together!
Kerry Anne R
5.0
2/13/2023
I would recommend Janet to everyone who wants a live-event painting. She was so friendly & helpful throughout the whole process. All of the details were amazing, our painting came out better than we ever expected! When we used the painting as our thank you card picture all of our guests said how awesome it came out. Thank you so much Janet!!
Vendor response 02/13/2023
Thank you so much. I love every aspect of this review. I love the painting too, and will t...
reasure it in my portfolio and the memory of creating it! Thank you.
Lisa T
5.0
1/31/2023
I absolutely loved having Janet at our wedding. We chose 2 paintings and I love both. Worth every penny. I stare at them all the time, we get so many compliments on them and everyone raved about her at the wedding.
Vendor response 02/13/2023
Thank you so much! I hope the paintings always bring you back to remember all the joy and ...
love of your special day. I loved being there to create them for you both!
Nina D
5.0
10/26/2022
Janet was the first vendor I booked after we picked our wedding date/venue - a few years ago I saw photos of her at another wedding, and from that moment I knew I wanted her to be a part of mine. And she did not disappoint! The painting is absolutely incredible - she captured everything exactly as I wanted and it truly came out perfect. Her attention to detail is unreal. Our guests also loved watching her paint live - we got so many compliments on how amazing it was to watch the painting come to life right then and there. Highly recommend booking Janet for your wedding - she is amazing and the painting is one of my favorite memories that we have of our day. Thank you so much Janet!!
Vendor response 10/26/2022
Thank you so much Nina for this incredible review. It means the world to me, and I loved e...
very minute of creating your painting and I'm super proud of the painting and love having it as part of my portfolio! Thank you so much for choosing me, and being a delight to work with! Congratulations!
Gabrielle R
5.0
10/26/2022
I googled live painters and I came across a few but only picked one, Janet! She has an amazing hand, eye, and talent. She was able to paint our first dance at the wedding with a twist (having our parent dances in the background). It was a special gift for my husband representing the two people we hold close to our hearts, besides each other. She did a phenomenal job and I can’t wait to pick it up and hang it on our wall. Everyone, at the wedding and who weren’t commented on how beautiful and amazing the painting was. I definitely recommend Janet for your live painting needs! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vendor response 10/26/2022
Gabrielle! Thank you for all those stars!!! Thank you for choosing me and sharing your vis...
ion with me - and trusting in me. I love the colors and energy in your painting. You two are so beautiful together. It was an honor to be there for you both! Thank you for writing such a wonderful review!
Juliana S
5.0
10/12/2022
Janet was absolutely amazing! Not only is she extremely talented, but she is also so kind and cares about her clients. I enjoy painting in my free time, so I had a very specific image and style in mind that I wanted. When I found Janet's profile, I knew her style was exactly what I was looking for - she captures beautiful details and has an impressionist style. Her price was also very reasonable compared to other painters I reached out to. When I spoke with Janet on the phone, I instantly clicked with her. She completely understood my vision, offered great suggestions, and captured it better than I could have imagined. I initially booked a live painter mainly because i wanted a keepsake after the wedding. Not only did she deliver on that front, but she left my guests in awe! They really loved watching her paint - I had guests tell me they never saw a live painter before and thought she was the coolest vendor. She was stationed next to the main bar, so it gave our guests who weren't dancing something to enjoy watching and talk about. At the end of the night, Janet brings the paintings home to touch them up, but she accomplished so much during the night that everyone was able to see the progress and her talent. My husband was on the fence about booking a live painter because of the cost, but he now agrees it was 100% worth it. We were so happy with the final product, her work during the night, and her continued attentiveness and assistance even after our wedding was over. I would recommend Janet to any couple!
Gina R
5.0
9/28/2022
I cannot put into words how amazing Janet is (even though I am going to try!). The best way to describe would be showing the stunningly beautiful painting she created of me and my husband during our first dance, one of the happiest moments of our lives. I truly wish we could attach photos here! Not only is she insanely talented and professional, but she is a kind-hearted person that we are so grateful to have crossed paths with and she is super passionate about her work. She took the time to get to know my husband and I and she followed us on social media once we booked her, which definitely helped her get an idea on our energy and the vibe of our relationship. She surpassed our expectations with flying colors (LITERALLY!!! The ceiling in our painting in the Aurora Borealis because we mentioned to her that was a meaningful thing for us and we wanted her to feel free to add abstract elements!). Our beloved painting is hands down our favorite keepsake from our wedding. We had a ton of unique, fun things at our celebration, and she was the #1 most talked about by all the guests. People could not believe their eyes and were in total awe witnessing her artistic process, creating this magical work of art from start to finish during the night. Anyone who is looking to book a live painter, look no further because she is the absolute BEST on every level!!!! Thank you Janet for capturing this very special moment so magically and beautifully! WE LOVE YOU!!!! <333
Justin F
5.0
9/19/2022
We could not recommend Janet enough! She is so incredibly talented and our guests were so impressed (and entertained) by her painting during our wedding. We were blown away at how much the painting resembled us and the amount of detail she put into it. Our guests kept coming up to us in awe and are still talking about it a couple days later. Janet was so nice, professional, and easy to work with leading up the wedding. She sent us a survey to see who and what we wanted featured in the painting and executed it to the tee! She showed up early to the venue to start painting the background and even took pictures of our dog to include her in the painting. We are so glad we decided to go with a live painter for our wedding, and especially Janet, as it will be something we can hang up and treasure forever.
Vendor response 09/21/2022
What an honor and a pleasure it was to create this for your both! thank you for this outst...
anding review! Thank you for having me be a part of your wedding celebration! I can't wait to put the finishing touches on this painting. I'm working on the social media piece for your painting right now! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
Keleigh P
5.0
9/01/2022
Omg, what a showstopper!!! We LOVED Janet. Since before we got engaged, my husband and I knew we both really wanted a live painter for the wedding. He had seen Janet at another wedding he once attended so we looked her up and booked her immediately. She is so kind and easy to work with. We had great communication all throughout the wedding planning process. We explained to her what pose we imagined, and explained our favorite parts of our venue (chandeliers, fireplaces, etc) so she was sure to include them. All of our guests were raving about how amazing her work is and how cool it was to watch her work develop throughout the reception. We took our canvas home at the end of the night, so it is not “touched up” and it is still incredible. It is so wild that we are able to identify exactly who each person she painted is. She paid such close attention to detail, she even painted my brother wearing the Islanders jersey he had on during introductions. We didn’t make specific requests on who to include either! It is now a framed statement piece in the middle of our living room wall and I love looking at it every single day. Photography pictures are amazing, but there is just something so special and unique about having Janet capture your special day in her way. I have seen the work of many wedding live artists and can confidently say Janet is the best of them all. She is worth every penny and more!!!!
Jasmin S
5.0
7/28/2022
Where do I start!? Janet was absolutely amazing in every way!! From our very first contact, Janet was so helpful and was so informative with her services and her process! I saw her work and we knew we HAD to have her a part of our special day. We shared with her exactly what we wanted captured in our painting and she delivered beyond our expectations!! We opted to get our painting with additional details added but by the end of our wedding night everything already looked so perfect! It was so beautiful to see it come to life throughout the evening. And we loved our guests being able to be a witness to it all! Everyone enjoyed watching her paint and thought it was such a great & unique idea!! After receiving our painting to our home we are just amazed!! It is beyond anything we could ever expect and to hang this in our home truly makes us feel complete. Janet, brought that moment to life and seeing our bridal party, our parents in it makes it even more special. I shared with Janet if she could include my late father and our fur child Winnie and seeing it is so much better than I could imagine. Our painting is something we will truly cherish for the rest of our lives & something we are so proud to own! We want to just say thank you thank you!! to Janet for bringing our day to life, for being a part of our special day & for being such a beautiful soul. Your talent is beyond this world & we're so grateful for you. Please look no further & book Janet for your big day! You will not regret it!!
Vendor response 07/28/2022
Thank you so much! I get overwhelmed with how the work I do touches people, it truly brin...
gs meaning to my life - full circle. I’m feeling blessed. Thank you.
Thank you so much for having me be a part of your special day.
You two are such a pleasure - I wish you both the best of everything on your journey together.
Let me know if there is any other way I can serve you in the future. 🥰 Janet
Emily K
5.0
7/26/2022
Janet went above and beyond our expectations! During our planning call, Janet and I talked through all of our details that we wanted in our painting and she did not disappoint. Everything was spot on. Her attention to detail was incredible and the painting came out amazing. Would highly recommend using Janet for a live painter.
Vendor response 07/27/2022
Thank you so much Emily for this amazing review!!! I am so happy that you are so happy wit...
h the painting! I loved it that night, and it was hard to part with! xo!
Bianca A
5.0
7/13/2022
We hired Janet for our live painter and look no further! She is so lovely in person and such a talented artist. My guests were in awe as she painted all night and everyone got to watch the painting evolve in to a masterpiece! This painting was the best edition we could have picked for our wedding. The picture came out beautiful and she walked me through every step of the way when I was not sure what scene I wanted the painting due to weather conditions. We were able to do the painting from our ceremony and it came out beautiful. The painting really depicts me and my husband so well and she even was able to add our doggy Jasmine who could not attend the big day. We now have the painting in our living room and we get so many compliments. It is the best keepsake from our wedding. Janet, I could not thank you enough! For anyone who is on the fence, do it and hire Janet! You will not regret it
Vendor response 07/27/2022
Dear Bianca, Thank you so much for this wonderful review, and for going into detail about ...
your experience working with me. Your painting is stunning! That view - the dip, and your beauty- just make it grand. I'm so happy to have it as part of my portfolio!
xo, Janet
Ellen S
5.0
6/07/2022
Janet Howard-Fatta painted my daughters' wedding this past weekend at Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ. Not only was Janet totally professional, but she is an extremely talented artist that takes great pride in her work. My daughter and her new husband will treasure this beautiful work of art for many years to come. Janet certsinly captured all of the love in the room! I highly recommend working with Janet!
Jackie B
5.0
5/01/2022
Janet is absolutely amazing! I’m so glad I found her for our wedding. Her works are incredible and our painting will be a cherished lifetime memory!
I recommend to everyone to hire her!!!
Dennis M
5.0
3/23/2022
This was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!! Not only did the painting turn out absolutely beautiful, it was a huge conversation piece amongst our friends and family....people were in awe of the wonderful job that Janet was doing!
She took the time to consult with us as to what was important to make sure made the painting and what we were ok leaving out.
It's such a unique experience and J. Howard Studios is simply amazing.
Kaitlyn K
5.0
3/23/2022
Janet was a pleasure to work with! Everyone at the wedding was enamored with her work and the final product is just perfect. She truly is something special to add to your day!
Stephanie Z
5.0
3/06/2022
We absolutely love our painting from our wedding day. Every time I look at it, I can picture everything about that moment - it's perfectly preserved for us. I look at our painting, and I can remember the way I felt, the way the room was lit by candles, the smell of cedar, excitement and love.
It was also a treat to watch the painting progress throughout the night. At dinner, we were seated across from where Janet was working and each time we looked up, something new was added - like our dog Simba.
The transformation was incredible to witness. The people in the painting came to life - and each of their personalities were brought onto the canvas. Janet even included my grandfather who had passed away along with my grandmother who could not attend because of Alzheimer's. She painted them both in the way that I choose to remember them by.
We also benefited from having touch-up's added to our package. I was kicking myself after our wedding for just including family members and not my childhood best friend who is basically a sister. When we included touch-ups, adding additional people was not at all what I had in mind. So I am very glad we did this. It was also nice because at the end of the evening, we were not responsible for taking the painting safely home.
This is something we will never forget. It was hands down one of the best decisions we made. We will cherish this forever.
Janet, thank you for being a part of our wedding day memories. We can't thank you enough.
Vendor response 03/07/2022
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for this beautiful , thoughtful review.. It was wonderful to be...
a part of your wonderful unique wedding. I love that you included the details about including you grandparents, best friends and dog. I’ll add that Stephanie’s painting was the first painting I have done of a couple playing a duet together at a piano. I’m so pleased that you both are so happy with the painting and the experience!
Thank you again! to be a part of your wonderful unique wedding. I love that you included the details about including you grandparents, best friends and dog. I’ll add that Stephanie’s painting was the first painting I have done of a couple playing a duet together at a piano. I’m so pleased that you both are so happy with the painting and the experience!
Thank you again!
Stephanie W
5.0
2/21/2022
If you are looking for an artist to do a live painting to capture a scene from your special day, stop what you’re doing and inquire with Janet! She was without a doubt, the highlight of our reception. Her artistic talents are unmatched and we loved watching our painting progress over the course of the evening, and also watching every guest casually stop over to watch the artist at work! Janet was lovely to work with. Highly recommend- you won’t regret this “extra” for your wedding day.
Amanda C
5.0
1/24/2022
Janet was AMAZING! An absolute pleasure to work with and skilled as an artist beyond measure. This was a gift to the bride and groom from the bride's siblings, and was a total surprise! She was such a hit and the talk of the town at the wedding. Very friendly for guests to interact with! I still am in awe with how detailed and accurate the painting is to the venue, the couple, and the bridal party! Highly highly recommend!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you, Thank you, thank you. I am just feeling the love. I loved working with you and ...
your family. It was an incredible night. Thank you for having me be a part of their special day. I will remember forever!
Samantha C
5.0
12/30/2021
Do not hesitate and book Janet !!! She had all of our guests in awe over her painting of our first dance. She was wonderful to communicate with and totally tolerated my unnecessary details I wanted captured in our art. It’s currently hanging in our living room awaiting it’s frame. Janet even wrote a lovely note about our day included on the back of the painting. She is an absolute MUST for your wedding or any event you want captured !!!
Jenna D
5.0
12/30/2021
Janet is so talented! She was one of the first vendors we hired last year for our December 2021 wedding at The Ashford Estate. Janet sends you a questionnaire so that she can truly capture the painting exactly how you want it, which I found super helpful. While filling it out, I had trouble deciding on having the painting be of the ceremony or of the first dance in the ballroom. We ended up doing both! I can't thank Janet enough for the suggestion because both are absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to hang them in our home. All of our guests enjoyed being able to watch her paint throughout the night and see her work come to life, too! I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding/event - you will not regret it!
Valentina M
5.0
12/30/2021
There truly are no words to describe how amazing it was to work with Janet from start to finish. She was always such a pleasure to communicate with so I knew that on our big day it would be absolutely perfect, and I was right! She was literally the first vendor we booked as I knew this is something special I wanted for us on our wedding day! She books up so quickly and only does one event a day so I recommend booking ASAP.
She was a total show stopper and all of our guests were in total awe by her work. She was at the venue super early and was literally one of the last people there with us and our family! I did not see her take a break once! I don’t know how she does it- she’s amazing. The painting looked absolutely perfect and she even included our pups in it as we requested. She truly is so talented. We cannot wait to see the final result. Love you Janet!!
Vendor response 12/30/2021
🥰🥰🥰💯 thank you so much! It is such a pleasure to know you and paint this for uou both!...
It's still in my easel. I'm taking my time and loving it!!!
Kimberly S
5.0
11/29/2021
Janet is the absolute best! My husband and I recommend her with such great enthusiasm and cannot speak highly enough about her!
Not only is Janet's talent and professionalism unparalleled (more on that below), but she is nothing but a complete pleasure to deal with. She is approachable, warm, thoughtful, and caring - an all-around lovely person! She is also such a calming and supportive force. Planning a wedding is stressful. Throw a global pandemic and work woes into the mix, and the process often seemed too much to bear. Janet offered the kindest, most positive and optimistic words of encouragement (totally not part of her job description, she's just simply wonderful and goes above and beyond!). She is the best hype woman!
Janet is incredibly professional. She promptly and thoughtfully answered and addressed any and all questions and concerns we had. We did not have concerns, per se, rather we requested tweaks to an already beautiful painting! She was so receptive, and even thanked us for our feedback as she told us that her clients make the painting better if they have something they'd like for her to revisit. Additionally, she arrived at the venue on time.
There are just no words to describe Janet's talent. Her paintings are simply stunning. Her attention to detail is impeccable, the portraits of my family members are incredibly lifelike. And the colors - so vibrant and beautiful!
We very much look forward to working with Janet again in the future! Thank you so much, Janet!
Makenzie W
5.0
11/23/2021
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Janet's talent is unbelievable and I couldn't be more happy with our final paintings. She perfectly portrayed our wedding day and included all of the details (and more) that we wanted to highlight. Not only is the painting itself a unique keepsake, but I can't even count how many guests came up to us and said that this was such an amazing idea and something that they have never seen! It added such a special touch to our wedding. Much love and thanks to Janet!
Vendor response 11/23/2021
Mackenzie!! Thank you so much! I appreciate every single word of this review! I also am v...
ery happy with both paintings. It was a great day, everything flowed and the light and love of the day- shows in the paintings. Thank you for having me.
Grace C
5.0
11/19/2021
We are SO thankful we got to work with Janet! She captured our first dance perfectly and included detailed portraits of our bridal party, parents, and grandmother within her painting. Janet is talented, personable, and enthusiastic! She interacted with our guests throughout the evening and allowed our guests to check the status of the painting during the reception. Janet helped create thank you cards using the painting she created. We've gotten SO many compliments since sending them out! Janet was one of the greatest aspects of our wedding.
Vendor response 11/23/2021
Grace, Thank you so much for this beautiful review. I could not be happier with my experie...
nce of working with you and with the painting. I felt like there was magic that just came together on the canvas. Thank you for having me be a par to your and Tyler's special day.
Jamie L
5.0
9/20/2021
Janet was such a dream to work with! My husband and I got married in September 2020. The only regret we had from our wedding was not having an artist paint a portrait that day. Our cousins got married in March 2021 (6 months after our wedding), and they suggested that we reach out to Janet. They hired her to paint a live portrait on their wedding day and thought she may be able to help us recreate something from our wedding day.
So we reached out to Janet in hopes of getting a portrait created to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We sent her some pictures from our wedding, along with our wedding video, and she was able to create something more beautiful than we ever expected! We are so beyond thrilled with the result and will cherish this piece of art forever. Thank you Janet for making this happen for us!
Vendor response 09/20/2021
You are very welcome and Thank you so much for this great review. Happy Anniversary! .......
and many more...
Francesca D
5.0
9/02/2021
I don’t even know where to begin! Janet is so incredibly talented! My husband and I are so grateful to have Janet be a part of such a special day. We are beyond obsessed with our wedding painting! Thank you so much!
Vendor response 09/02/2021
Thank you so much. It was my pleasure to paint for you both and create this painting. I lo...
ve that you had a vision too - painting on the patio for cocktail hour - Brilliant! 🌟
Daniel S
5.0
8/30/2021
Absolutely amazing!! Janet was so incredible! Words can’t even describe how stunning her portrait was, but also the experience she added to the night. Every single person could not stop talking about her. Hiring Janet is the best decision you can make. And we her painting will be with us forever.
Erin S
5.0
6/24/2021
Everything about Janet was incredible. Her talent, professionalism, and friendliness impressed us and our guests.
I am so glad to have found her information and had her apart of our wedding day.
Vendor response 06/24/2021
Thank you so much Erin. You are a pleasure! I loved being a part of your beautiful weddin...
g! 🤗🙏💖
AnnaLucia B
5.0
6/24/2021
My husband and I are SO lucky to have had Janet paint at our wedding. Our guests could not stop talking about how talented she is and were amazed by her work transform throughout the night. Janet is so kind, professional, and her work is BEAUTIFUL. I am so happy with our completed product and I would recommend her without any hesitation to anyone looking for a live painter!
Vendor response 06/24/2021
Thank you! thank you! Thank you! I loved being there to capture this. I'm feeling so lucky...
to have such amazing clients.
Stephanie F